Friends of Moreau Lake State Park, Inc.

Winter Bird Journaling
2026-01-21 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York)
Join an educator for a calm indoor activity collaging in your own simple field journal, then use it to observe the birds visiting our feeders outside the Nature Center. After recording our sightings, we will take a short nature walk to compare what we find along the trail. This relaxing program is beginner friendly and a peaceful way to connect with winter wildlife. This program is free and for ages 13+. Registration is required by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Wiggly Wanderers
2026-01-23 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-01-30 09:30 - 10:30
Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This is a beginner’s hike/wander series with not too much distance for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry their toddler if their legs get too tired. Strollers will not work for these programs. We meet at the nature center parking lot. This program is free and does not require registration, please tell the toll booth operator that you are there for a program.

Theray Dog at the Warming Hut
2026-01-24 10:00 - 12:00
Stop by the warming hut to meet a volunteer therapy dog! Bryn is a 2-year-old dog that has been training to be a therapy dog since she was 4 months old. She has been helping people feel welcome all over Saratoga and Washington county and would love to see you too! Registration is not required.

Needle Felting
2026-01-25 10:00 - 11:30
Come to the nature center for a guided needle felting tutorial to make some woodland creatures out of wool. This program is free and for ages 13+. Limited spots available, please call 518-793-0511 to register.

Birding at Big Bend
2026-01-26 08:30 - 10:30
Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will check out what birds are around this time of year at Big Bend. This will be a short start-and-stop hike for about an hour and a half. Big Bend is a great place to bird from beginners to experts. This is free and geared toward ages 13+. We will meet at the park office and caravan to Big Bend. Please register in advance by calling the office at 518-793-0511.

Snowflake-ology
2026-01-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-29 14:00 - 15:00
Step into the magical world of snowflakes!
At 11:00am, students in grades 1 to 4 (typically ages 6 to 9) will explore the science of snow by observing snowflakes, learning about crystal shapes, and discovering how snow forms through hands-on activities and guided exploration.
At 2:00pm, students in grades 5 to 8 (typically ages 10 to 14) will take a deeper dive into snowflake science by examining crystal structures, learning how scientists classify snow, and practicing simple field-style observation and recording techniques used in winter research. This program is primarily outdoors, so please dress for snowy conditions. This is a free program. Please register in advance by calling (518) 793-0511.Limit 25 per time slot.

Wiggly Wanderers; Growing Explorers
2026-01-30 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a brand-new extension of our beloved Wiggly Wanderers program! Designed for preschoolers, this short, play-based class introduces little learners to how animals adapt in winter. Children will explore fur, feathers, and other adaptations through simple movement games, hands-on materials, and a brief outdoor peek at the winter world around them.
This class gives young explorers their first step into structured nature learning and connects directly to the New York State Explorers Club, encouraging continued discovery as they grow. This program is free for all ages. No registration necessary.
